Comox Valley Record www.comoxvalleyrecord.com W2 Thursday, June 6, 2019 Comox Valley Record Thursday, June 6, 2019 W7 www.comoxvalleyrecord.com dock days COMOX HARBOUR JUNE 8 & 9 COMOX HARBOUR DOCK DAYS SATURDAY, JUNE 8th MORNING Guided Fishing Charter Island Pursuit Sport Fishing - BOOK NOW - specializes in full and half day fishing charters. 9:00 AM Fishing Charter/Day Tour – Desolation Sound Yacht Charters – BOOK NOW. Guided fishing trip or day tour on the waters surrounding the Comox Valley region, for 2 guests onboard. Includes picnic lunch & soft drinks. Comox Island Iron Outrigger Canoe Races – Mixed/Novice/Youth. Join us for two days of racing for all paddle disciplines and abilities in the Comox Valley. 9:30 AM Big Animal Encounter Marine 7 Hour Tour – BOOK NOW A day on the water with spectacular scenery and a multitude of wildlife encounters which often include; Orcas, Humpbacks, Dolphins, Sea lions, Harbour Seals, Bald Eagles and colourful seabirds. 10:00 AM Land & Sea Tour – BOOK NOW! Hosted by Big Animal Encounters and Ambassador Transportation, tours start with all guests meeting at the Comox Harbour, half of the group will head out for a tour of Baynes Sound, with the hopes of encountering some of the large marine sea life that call this area home, while the other half will visit an Oyster processing plant to learn all about this delicious shellfish, in the area where the most oysters are produced in Canada! Upon completion of each tour the groups will meet back up and switch places. Guided Wharf Tour – BOOK NOW Learn about the commercial fishing industry, stopping at different fishing vessels along the way. Different gear types and fishing methods will be discussed, as well as costs associated with being a commercial fisherman and benefits the industry has to the coastal communities. 11:00 AM Comox Island Iron Outrigger Canoe Races – Women OceanFest – Sail Boat Stadium Racing // Van Isle TT Match Race Series – Finals Stadium racing is the latest and most engaging way to watch a sailboat race, add in the most exciting and performance multi hulled race boats around and you have some great entertainment. Bring the entire family. Live commentary, music and prizes all weekend long. 11:15 AM Comox Island Iron Outrigger Canoe Races – SUP Long Course Start 12:30 PM Safety at Sea Seminar – International yacht training skipper and instructor Derek Harvey, will go over checklists and how to be prepared before heading out on the water. 1:00 PM Discover the Comox Valley Cycle Tour – Book Now The tour will start at 10:00am at the Comox Harbour and will cycle around the coast to 40 Knots and will stop by for a pint and appetizer at the Land & Sea on the way back to the harbour. The tour is $109 for adults and $89 for a child (13-18) with the option to upgrade to an electric bike for $25. Land & Sea Tour – BOOK NOW! Hosted by Big Animal Encounters and Ambassador Transportation, tours start with all guests meeting at the Comox Harbour, half of the group will head out for a tour of Baynes Sound, with the hopes of encountering some of the large marine sea life that call this area home, while the other half will visit an Oyster processing plant to learn all about this delicious shellfish, in the area where the most oysters are produced in Canada! Upon completion of each tour the groups will meet back up and switch places. Comox Island Iron Outrigger Canoe Races – Men’s Start 1:15 PM Big Animal Encounters 4 Hour Whale Watching Tour – BOOK NOW Join Bill on a Big Animal Encounters tour; enjoy the spectacular scenery with the opportunity to see wildlife that may include; Orcas, Sea Lions, Humpback whales, Dolphins, Harbour seals and colourful seabirds. 2:00 PM Guided Wharf Tour – BOOK NOW Enjoy a guided informative walk of the Fishermans’ Wharf, provided by the Comox Valley Harbour Authority. Learn about the commercial fishing industry, stopping at different fishing vessels along the way. Different gear types and fishing methods will be discussed, as well as costs associated with being a commercial fisherman and benefits the industry has to the coastal communities. 2:30 PM Destination Seminar – REGISTER NOW FOR FREE International yacht training skipper and instructor Derek Harvey will talk about Desolation Sound and give out some local cruising tips. 3:30 PM Comox Island Iron Outrigger Canoe Races – Awards SUNDAY, JUNE 9TH MORNING Guided Fishing Charter – Island Pursuit Sport Fishing – BOOK NOW Island Pursuit Sport Fishing Charters specializes in full and half day fishing charters. 9:00 AM Fishing Charter/Day Tour – Desolation Sound Yacht Charters – BOOK NOW Enjoy a guided fishing trip or day tour on the waters surrounding the Comox Valley region, for 2 guests onboard a 2018 201Dv Weldcraft 25’ with Desolation Sound Yacht Charters. Includes picnic lunch & soft drinks. 9:30 AM Big Animal Encounter Marine 7 Hour Tour – BOOK NOW Join Bill on a Big Animal Encounters tour; a day on the water with spectacular scenery and a multitude of wildlife encounters which often include; Orcas, Humpbacks, Dolphins, Sea lions, Harbour Seals, Bald Eagles and colourful seabirds. 10:00 AM Land & Sea Tour – BOOK NOW! Hosted by Big Animal Encounters and Ambassador Transportation, tours start with all guests meeting at the Comox Harbour, half of the group will head out for a tour of Baynes Sound, with the hopes of encountering some of the large marine sea life that call this area home, while the other half will visit an Oyster processing plant to learn all about this delicious shellfish, in the area where the most oysters are produced in Canada! Upon completion of each tour the groups will meet back up and switch places. Guided Wharf Tour – BOOK NOW Enjoy a guided walk of the Comox Valley Harbour Authority Fishermans’ Wharf learning about the commercial fishing industry, stopping at different fishing vessels along the way. Different gear types and fishing methods will be discussed as well as costs associated with being a commercial fisherman and benefits the industry has to the coastal communities. 10:30 AM Comox Island Iron Outrigger Canoe Races – Small Boat Start – 10:45 AM Comox Island Iron Outrigger Canoe Races – SUP Technical Race Start 11:00 AM OceanFest Continues Live Music and commentary to great Sailboat racing 12:00 PM K’omox First Nations – Cooking Demo using catch off the boats at the dock. Comox Island Iron Outrigger Canoe Races – Kids Race 12:30 PM Safety at Sea Seminar International yacht training skipper and instructor Derek Harvey, will go over checklists and how to be prepared before heading out on the water. 12:45PM Awards – Comox Island Iron 1:00 PM Discover the Comox Valley Cycle Tour – BOOK NOW The tour will start at 10:00 am at the Comox Harbour and will cycle around the coast to 40 Knots and will stop by for a pint and appetizer at the Land & Sea on the way back to the harbour. The tour is $109 for adults and $89 for a child (13-18) with the option to upgrade to an electric bike for $25. Land & Sea Tour – BOOK NOW! Hosted by Big Animal Encounters and Ambassador Transportation, tours start with all guests meeting at the Comox Harbour, half of the group will head out for a tour of Baynes Sound, with the hopes of encountering some of the large marine sea life that call this area home, while the other half will visit an Oyster processing plant to learn all about this delicious shellfish, in the area where the most oysters are produced in Canada! Upon completion of each tour the groups will meet back up and switch places. 1:15 PM Big Animal Encounters 4 Hour Whale Watching Tour – BOOK NOW Join Bill on a Big Animal Encounters tour; enjoy the spectacular scenery with the opportunity to see wildlife that may include; Orcas, Sea Lions, Humpback whales, Dolphins, Harbour seals and colourful seabirds. 2:00 PM Guided Wharf Tour – BOOK NOW Enjoy a guided informative walk of the Fishermans’ Wharf, provided by the Comox Valley Harbour Authority. Learn about the commercial fishing industry, stopping at different fishing vessels along the way. Different gear types and fishing methods will be discussed, as well as costs associated with being a commercial fisherman and benefits the industry has to the coastal communities. 2:30 PM Destination Seminar Grill up a West Coast favourite with our seafood kabobs made fresh in stores thriftyfoods.com Connect with us | Comox Valley (444 Lerwick Rd #100 & 1551 Cliffe Ave) www.comoxairport.com No Ferries, No Crowds, No Hassles. Daily Flights via Vancouver YVR, Calgary YYC & Edmonton YEG Connecting to Limitless Destinations WWW.WHITEWHALECOURTENAY.CA THE BEST WAY TO SPEND PATIOSEASON MADE FOR LOCAVORES 250.338.1468 | WHITEWHALECOURTENAY.CA 975 COMOX RD, COURTENAY LOCAVORE (n): A person who tries to choose locally grown or locally produced food that is in season. http://www.crownisle.com/ DINNER Tuesday - Saturday CrownIsle.com 250-703-5000 | TF 1-888-338-8439 Surf and Turf 6oz filet mignon, buttered baby potato, seasonal vegetables, drawn butter, choice of prawns or lobster tail Pan Seared Wild Salmon Filet wild rice pilaf, braised bok choy, maple ginger sauce Seafood Bouillabaisse ling cod, wild salmon, pan seared scallop, baby potato, tomato saffron broth, crostini Pacific Ling Cod warm potato salad with Dijon and bacon vinaigrette, grilled red onion Prawn and Clam Linguini spicy tomato sauce, fresh basil and garlic butter topped with herbed bread crumbs Seafood Trio pan seared ling cod, sautéed garlic prawns and scallops with white wine and fresh herbs, wild rice pilaf, seasonal vegetables, chimichurri drizzle Full Menu Online JUNE, JULY, AUGUST 2019 FINE DINING WITH A FRESH MENU EACH SEASON Interactive Kids Zone • MARS Wildlife Rescue Centre: Meet the MARS ambassador bird(s) • DFO Aquaculture Management: BC aquaculture displays • Project Watershed: Games and information about Kus-Kus-Sum project • Deep Bay Marine Field Station: Touch tank and microscope station • Harbour Air Seaplanes: Games and information on ePlane project • Ocean Wise Sustainable Seafood: Test your knowledge on fish fillet ID • Excel Career College: with Island Scallops Touch Tank • Discovery Passage Aquarium: See live sea creatures and learn about Discovery Passage • Comox Valley Lifelong Learning Centre: Storytime Tent • Giant Ocean Life Colouring Page • Magical Faces: Face painting from 12-4pm each day • Kids Seafood Cooking Classes: Ages 6-16 learn to cook a tasty seafood dish • Learn to Shuck: With the famous Shucker Paddy, for ages 12-18
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Comox Valley Record www.comoxvalleyrecord.comW2 Thursday, June 6, 2019 Comox Valley Record Thursday, June 6, 2019 W7www.comoxvalleyrecord.com
BCSeafoodFestival.com | 1-855-400-2882
JUNE 7 - 16, 2019C O M O X V A L L E Y
SHUCKED!BAKED N' BOILED!KITCHEN PARTY
CHEF DEMOS & COMPETITIONS
INTERACTIVEKIDS ZONE
BC SEAFOODSTATIONS
BOUNTY!
dock daysC O M O X H A R B O U R
Over 85 Events & Tours During the 10 Day Festival!Visit BCSeafoodFestival.com for full calendar
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
JUNE 8 & 9 COMOX HARBOUR DOCK DAYS
BCSeafoodFestival.com | 1-855-400-2882
JUNE 7 - 16, 2019C O M O X V A L L E Y
SHUCKED!BAKED N' BOILED!KITCHEN PARTY
CHEF DEMOS & COMPETITIONS
INTERACTIVEKIDS ZONE
BC SEAFOODSTATIONS
BOUNTY!
dock daysC O M O X H A R B O U R
Over 85 Events & Tours During the 10 Day Festival!Visit BCSeafoodFestival.com for full calendar
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
JUNE 8 & 9 COMOX HARBOUR DOCK DAYS
BCSeafoodFestival.com | 1-855-400-2882
JUNE 7 - 16, 2019C O M O X V A L L E Y
SHUCKED!BAKED N' BOILED!KITCHEN PARTY
CHEF DEMOS & COMPETITIONS
INTERACTIVEKIDS ZONE
BC SEAFOODSTATIONS
BOUNTY!
Over 85 Events & Tours During the 10 Day Festival!Visit BCSeafoodFestival.com for full calendar
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
SATURDAY, JUNE 8thMORNING Guided Fishing Charter Island Pursuit Sport Fishing - BOOK NOW - specializes in full and half day fishing charters.
9:00 AMFishing Charter/Day Tour – Desolation Sound Yacht Charters – BOOK NOW. Guided fishing trip or day tour on the waters surrounding the Comox Valley region, for 2 guests onboard. Includes picnic lunch & soft drinks.Comox Island Iron Outrigger Canoe Races – Mixed/Novice/Youth. Join us for two days of racing for all paddle disciplines and abilities in the Comox Valley.
9:30 AMBig Animal Encounter Marine 7 Hour Tour – BOOK NOW A day on the water with spectacular scenery and a multitude of wildlife encounters which often include; Orcas, Humpbacks, Dolphins, Sea lions, Harbour Seals, Bald Eagles and colourful seabirds.
10:00 AMLand & Sea Tour – BOOK NOW!Hosted by Big Animal Encounters and Ambassador Transportation, tours start with all guests meeting at the Comox Harbour, half of the group will head out for a tour of Baynes Sound, with the hopes of encountering some of the large marine sea life that call this area home, while the other half will visit an Oyster processing plant to learn all about this delicious shellfish, in the area where the most oysters are produced in Canada! Upon completion of each tour the groups will meet back up and switch places.
Guided Wharf Tour – BOOK NOWLearn about the commercial fishing industry, stopping at different fishing vessels along the way. Different gear types and fishing methods will be discussed, as well as costs associated with being a commercial fisherman
and benefits the industry has to the coastal communities.
11:00 AM Comox Island Iron Outrigger Canoe Races – WomenOceanFest – Sail Boat Stadium Racing // Van Isle TT Match Race Series – FinalsStadium racing is the latest and most engaging way to watch a sailboat race, add in the most exciting and performance multi hulled race boats around and you have some great entertainment. Bring the entire family. Live commentary, music and prizes all weekend long.
11:15 AMComox Island Iron Outrigger Canoe Races – SUP Long Course Start 12:30 PMSafety at Sea Seminar – International yacht training skipper and instructor Derek Harvey, will go over checklists and how to be prepared before heading out on the water.
1:00 PMDiscover the Comox Valley Cycle Tour – Book NowThe tour will start at 10:00am at the Comox Harbour and will cycle around the coast to 40 Knots and will stop by for a pint and appetizer at the Land & Sea on the way back to the harbour. The tour is $109 for adults and $89 for a child (13-18) with the option to upgrade to an electric bike for $25.Land & Sea Tour – BOOK NOW!Hosted by Big Animal Encounters and Ambassador Transportation, tours start with all guests meeting at the Comox Harbour, half of the group will head out for a tour of Baynes Sound, with the hopes of encountering some of the large marine sea life that call this area home, while the other half will visit an Oyster processing plant to learn all about this delicious shellfish, in the area where the
most oysters are produced in Canada! Upon completion of each tour the groups will meet back up and switch places.
Comox Island Iron Outrigger Canoe Races – Men’s Start 1:15 PMBig Animal Encounters 4 Hour Whale Watching Tour – BOOK NOWJoin Bill on a Big Animal Encounters tour; enjoy the spectacular scenery with the opportunity to see wildlife that may include; Orcas, Sea Lions, Humpback whales, Dolphins, Harbour seals and colourful seabirds.
2:00 PMGuided Wharf Tour – BOOK NOWEnjoy a guided informative walk of the Fishermans’ Wharf, provided by the Comox Valley Harbour Authority. Learn about the commercial fishing industry, stopping at different fishing vessels along the way. Different gear types and fishing methods will be discussed, as well as costs associated with being a commercial fisherman and benefits the industry has to the coastal communities.
2:30 PMDestination Seminar – REGISTER NOW FOR FREEInternational yacht training skipper and instructor Derek Harvey will talk about Desolation Sound and give out some local cruising tips.
3:30 PMComox Island Iron Outrigger Canoe Races – Awards
SUNDAY, JUNE 9THMORNINGGuided Fishing Charter – Island Pursuit Sport Fishing – BOOK NOW
Island Pursuit Sport Fishing Charters specializes in full and half day fishing charters.
9:00 AMFishing Charter/Day Tour – Desolation Sound Yacht Charters – BOOK NOWEnjoy a guided fishing trip or day tour on the waters surrounding the Comox Valley region, for 2 guests onboard a 2018 201Dv Weldcraft 25’ with Desolation Sound Yacht Charters. Includes picnic lunch & soft drinks.
9:30 AMBig Animal Encounter Marine 7 Hour Tour – BOOK NOWJoin Bill on a Big Animal Encounters tour; a day on the water with spectacular scenery and a multitude of wildlife encounters which often include; Orcas, Humpbacks, Dolphins, Sea lions, Harbour Seals, Bald Eagles and colourful seabirds.
10:00 AMLand & Sea Tour – BOOK NOW!Hosted by Big Animal Encounters and Ambassador Transportation, tours start with all guests meeting at the Comox Harbour, half of the group will head out for a tour of Baynes Sound, with the hopes of encountering some of the large marine sea life that call this area home, while the other half will visit an Oyster processing plant to learn all about this delicious shellfish, in the area where the most oysters are produced in Canada! Upon completion of each tour the groups will meet back up and switch places.
Guided Wharf Tour – BOOK NOWEnjoy a guided walk of the Comox Valley Harbour Authority Fishermans’ Wharf learning about the commercial fishing industry, stopping at different fishing vessels along the way. Different gear types and fishing methods will be discussed as well as costs associated with being a commercial fisherman and benefits the industry has to the coastal communities.
10:30 AMComox Island Iron Outrigger Canoe
Races – Small Boat Start – 10:45 AM Comox Island Iron Outrigger Canoe Races – SUP Technical Race Start11:00 AMOceanFest ContinuesLive Music and commentary to great Sailboat racing
12:00 PMK’omox First Nations – Cooking Demo using catch off the boats at the dock.Comox Island Iron Outrigger Canoe Races – Kids Race
12:30 PM Safety at Sea SeminarInternational yacht training skipper and instructor Derek Harvey, will go over checklists and how to be prepared before heading out on the water.
12:45PMAwards – Comox Island Iron 1:00 PMDiscover the Comox Valley Cycle Tour – BOOK NOW
The tour will start at 10:00 am at the Comox Harbour and will cycle around the coast to 40 Knots and will stop by for a pint and appetizer at the Land & Sea on the way back to the harbour. The tour is $109 for adults and $89 for a child (13-18) with the option to upgrade to an electric bike for $25.Land & Sea Tour – BOOK NOW!
Hosted by Big Animal Encounters and Ambassador Transportation, tours start with all guests meeting at the Comox Harbour, half of the group will head out for a tour of Baynes Sound, with the hopes of encountering some of the large marine sea life that call this area home, while the other half will visit an
Oyster processing plant to learn all about this delicious shellfish, in the area where the most oysters are produced in Canada! Upon completion of each tour the groups will meet back up and switch places.
1:15 PMBig Animal Encounters 4 Hour Whale Watching Tour – BOOK NOWJoin Bill on a Big Animal Encounters tour; enjoy the spectacular scenery with the opportunity to see wildlife that may include; Orcas, Sea Lions, Humpback whales, Dolphins, Harbour seals and colourful seabirds.
2:00 PMGuided Wharf Tour – BOOK NOW
Enjoy a guided informative walk of the Fishermans’ Wharf, provided by the Comox Valley Harbour Authority. Learn about the commercial fishing industry, stopping at different fishing vessels along the way. Different gear types and fishing methods will be discussed, as well as costs associated with being a commercial fisherman and benefits the industry has to the coastal communities.
2:30 PMDestination Seminar
Grill up aWest Coastfavourite
with our seafood kabobsmade fresh in stores
thriftyfoods.com Connect with us | Comox Valley (444 Lerwick Rd #100 & 1551 Cliffe Ave) www.comoxairport.com
No Ferries, No Crowds, No Hassles.
Daily Flights via Vancouver YVR, Calgary YYC & Edmonton YEG
Connecting to Limitless Destinationswww.wHITEwHALECOURTENAY.CA
THE BEST WAY TO SPENDPATIO SEASON
MADE FOR LOCAVORES250.338.1468 | wHITEwHALECOURTENAY.CA
975 COMOX RD, COURTENAY
LOCAVORE (n): A person who tries to choose locally grownor locally produced food that is in season.
http://www.crownisle.com/
DINNER Tuesday - Saturday
CrownIsle.com250-703-5000 | TF 1-888-338-8439
Surf and Turf6oz filet mignon, buttered baby potato, seasonal vegetables,
drawn butter, choice of prawns or lobster tailPan Seared Wild Salmon Filet
wild rice pilaf, braised bok choy, maple ginger sauceSeafood Bouillabaisse
Pacific Ling Codwarm potato salad with Dijon and bacon vinaigrette, grilled red onion
Prawn and Clam Linguinispicy tomato sauce, fresh basil and garlic butter
topped with herbed bread crumbsSeafood Trio
pan seared ling cod, sautéed garlic prawns and scallops with white wineand fresh herbs, wild rice pilaf, seasonal vegetables, chimichurri drizzle
Full Menu Online
JUNE, JULY, AUGUST 2019
FINE DINING WITH A FRESH MENU EACH SEASONInteractive Kids Zone• MARS Wildlife Rescue Centre: Meet the MARS ambassador bird(s)• DFO Aquaculture Management: BC aquaculture displays• Project Watershed: Games and information about Kus-Kus-Sum
project• Deep Bay Marine Field Station: Touch tank and microscope station• Harbour Air Seaplanes: Games and information on ePlane project• Ocean Wise Sustainable Seafood: Test your knowledge on fish fillet ID• Excel Career College: with Island Scallops Touch Tank• Discovery Passage Aquarium: See live sea creatures and learn about
Discovery Passage• Comox Valley Lifelong Learning Centre: Storytime Tent• Giant Ocean Life Colouring Page• Magical Faces: Face painting from 12-4pm each day• Kids Seafood Cooking Classes: Ages 6-16 learn to cook a tasty
seafood dish• Learn to Shuck: With the famous Shucker Paddy, for ages 12-18
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Jean–Francis QuagliaPROVENCE MARINASIDE,VANCOUVER, BC
Ricardo ValverdeANCORA,VANCOUVER, BC
John CarloFelicellaBC CULINARY TEAM
Welbert ChoiFORAGE,VANCOUVER, BC
Hamid SalimianNEXTJENVANCOUVER, BC
Chris AndrazaFANNY BAY OYSTER BARVANCOUVER, BC
Shelome BouvetteCHICHA RESTAURANTVANCOUVER, BC
Quang DangTOP TABLE GROUP, VANCOUVER, BC
Jinhee LeeFOREIGN CONCEPT, CALGARY, AB
The BC Seafood Festival annually boasts an incredible array of seafood chefs and mixologists that light up the stage, participating in exciting dinner events, demonstrations and fast-paced competitions. Chef Nathan Fong, the BC Seafood Festival Executive Chef Producer, and the Festival, are pleased to share this exciting 2019 Chef line-up!
Meet the 2019Chefs & Mixologists
Andre DurbachIL FALCONE,COURTENAY, BC
Lars JorgensenTHE WILLIAM TELL RESTAURANT,VANCOUVER, BC
Wes EriksonNVICA / 4TH GENERATION FISHING
Nigel McMeansBLACKFIN PUB, COMOX, BC
Ronald St. PierreLOCALS RESTAURANT,COURTENAY, BC
LeeCooperCOQUILLE FINE SEAFOOD, L’ABATTOIR, NO. 1 GAOLER’S MEWS
Dawn Amber BruceTHE KEEFER BAR , VANCOUVER, BC
Sabrine DhaliwalPOURHOUSE VANCOUVER, BC
Katie IngramELISAVANCOUVER, BC
Kumiko UmenoCHICHA RESTAURANT,VANCOUVER, BC
LesleyStavNVICA / 4TH GENERATION FISHING
Richard BensonOCEAN7 RESTAURANT AT KINGFISHER RESORT & SPACOURTENAY, BC
Shucker Paddyaka Patrick McMurray
Sloan RomanoATLAS CAFÉCOURTENAY, BC
Dominic FortinQ AT THE EMPRESS, VICTORIA, BC
BobHullinAVENUEBISTRO,COMOX, BC
Details: BCSeafoodFestival.com
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BC Seafood Festival Signature Weekend BC Seafood Festival Signature WeekendThe largest seafood celebration of the Festival, perfect for foodies who love BC seafood & spirits, music lovers, and families who want to explore & learn about the oceans and seafood!• Learn to Cook BC Seafood during Chef Demos throughout the weekend featuring
top Domestic Chefs on the Coast Capital Savings Chef Stage• Take in action-packed competitions including the Fanny Bay Oyster Shucking
Competition, the Best Caesar in Town Competition, Junior Chef Challenge, and the BC Seafood Festival Chef Challenge, presented by FortisBC and Garland Canada.
• Enjoy BC Seafood Roving Tasting Stations; meet the producers and incredible chefs (items generally cost $1 – $6 per portion)
• Pair seafood at any of the BC Craft Beer, Wine and Spirit Tastings Stations (Tickets available in advance online or on-site)
• While you slurp seafood, enjoy live musical performances• Explore the Interactive Kids Zone featuring Touch Tanks & Interactive Displays• Kids can also learn how to cook a tasty seafood dish (5-15yrs), or learn how to shuck
with Shucker Paddy (12-18yrs)!When: June 15 & 16, 2019
• Slopes Ice Cream: Kelp infused, sea asparagus, sea salt caramel, & dark chocolate sea salt flavours of ice cream.
• West Coast Wild Scallops: BBQ scallops with vinaigrette/bacon jam & smoked scallops with maple soy dressing
• Fanny Bay Oysters• Mac’s Oysters: Deep fried oysters
• Mexican Food Mafia: Salmon ceviche tostada
• Coast Fresh: Miso butter salmon with Portobello mushrooms
• North Vancouver Island Chefs Association / 4th Generation Fishing
• 40 Knots Winery• Averill Creek Vineyards• Beach Fire Brewing Co.• Blue Moon Estate Winery & Cider Worx• Forbidden Brewing• Gladstone Brewing Company• Land & Sea Brewing Company• Peacock & Martin• Shelter Point Distillery• Wayward Distillery• Heavenly Libations
The much anticipated 2019 BC Seafood Festival starts June 7-16, and ready to serve up some of the most succulent, delicious and diverse variety of seafood and culinary bounty from the Comox Valley.
Discover how satisfying and healthy seafood can be for breakfast, lunch and dinner during the 2019 BC Seafood Festival Signature Weekend from June 14-15, 2019. Cheer on celebrity chefs, mixologists and oyster shuckers as they fight their way to win prizes including the coveted $5,000 top prize from the BC Seafood Festival Chef Challenge, presented by Garland Canada and FortisBC. Signature Weekend ticketholders will sample, savour and slurp the freshest BC seafood while enjoying featured BC wines, ciders and live music performances. Tickets for kids under 12 are free with the purchase of Signature Weekend passes!
Family fun will abound in the Kids Interactive Zone with touch tanks and interactive displays. Learn about wildlife rescue, sustainable seafood and aquaculture. Kids can visit the Storytime tent, play games and enjoy all things seafood! Get your little ones cooking in our Kids Seafood Cooking Classes for 5-12 years and 10-15 year olds! New for this year, “Learn to Shuck” classes for 12-18 year olds with sessions available during the Signature Weekend. Classes are FREE!
New for 2019! Cheer on Junior Chef Competition contestants as they compete to win an amazing $1,000 RESP contribution provided by Mindset Wealth and bragging rights! Four junior chefs aged 8-15 will have just 45 short minutes to prepare a seafood masterpiece and win the judges over with their creativity, plate presentation and, of course, delicious flavours.
All-time favourite events are back during the Signature Weekend for you to
completely immerse your senses into all things seafood including:• Shucked! – June 14th kick-off the festival
in style at this premier TGIF happy hour! BC’s most prominent oyster producing families & businesses show off as they shuck perfectly plump, sustainably slurp-tastic oysters at roving, longboard stations.
• Ceviche! Ceviche! Ceviche! Masterclass – June 15th if you love ceviche but have always been a little wary to try it on your own? Then this is the class for you! Two of the province’s top seafood chefs will let you in on the tricks of their trade for creating a seafood ceviche that will be the talk of countless summer parties to come!
• Baked n’ Boiled Kitchen Party! – June 15th you can break out the fiddles when East Coast meets West Coast at a good old-fashioned seafood boil! Simmering pots will chock-full of local shellfish and there’ll be tasty sides to go with. Plus plenty of music from The WhiskeyDicks!
• Bounty! A Brunch Seafood Cookout – June 16th This ain’t your typical Sunday brunch! Grab your besties and come rub shoulders with top seafood chefs as
they guide you through the creation of a delicious seafood dish – that you then get to enjoy! And while you work away
at all that fun, expert mixologists will be whipping up perfectly paired cocktails to keep the kitchen party going!
Signature Event Sponsors for this year’s festival include: Air Canada, Garland Canada, FortisBC, Buy BC, Thrifty, Coast Capital Savings. BC Seafood Festival 2019 Signature Weekend pass tickets are now on sale at BCSeafoodFestival.com, plus the full calendar of over 85 events and tours during the 10 days of the Festival!
For more information about the Comox Valley, accommodation, tickets and all the incredible events, go to BCSeafoodFestival.com or call the Vancouver Island Visitors Center 1-855-400-2882.
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